Biography
Cradle Of Filth was formed in the summer of 1991 by Dani (vocals), John (bass), Darren (drums), Robin (guitar) and the Ryan`s brothers Paul (guitar) and Benjamin (keyboards). In january of 1992 they put out a demo, that was not very succesful. Later Robin left the band. Once again they put out another demo, and this one had a good response. Some time later the independent Tombstone Records showed interest in the band, but after several problems they didn`t sign with it. As a consequence of this, John left the band in order to finish his career, and Robin return to the band, but as bass player, and the second guitar was handled by Paul Alexander. By the end of 1992, they released another demo titled "Total Fucking Darkness."
Later Darren was replaced by Nicholas on drums, and finally they got a deal with the independent Cacophonous Records. In 1994 they released their debut album "The Principle Of Evil Made Flesh." This album was very succesful, and quickly Cradle Of Filth was recognized as one of the best Black Metal bands.
Some time later Cradle Of Filth had a lot of problems with the lineup. The Ryan`s brothers and Paul Alexander left the band. The rumors of the imminent demise of Cradle Of Filth were very strong. After all these problems they got a new guitar player, Stuart and a new keyboardist, Damien. In 1996 in order to finish the deal with Cacophonous, they released the "Vempire..." EP with Jared of December Moon as guest guitar player.
After finishing the deal with Cacophonus, they signed with Music For Nations, and released a monumental masterpiece titled "Dusk And Her Embrace," of which there are also other three version of this album, including the infamous Coffin Box limited edition. 1997 was without a doubt Cradle Of Filth�s best year eventough the departure of keyboardist Damien. Cradle Of Filth played at the Dynamo Fest and at the Milwaukee Metal Fest.
In 1998, now with ex-Anathema & Ship Of Fools Les Smith aka "Lecter" on keyboards Cradle Of Filth released their IVth Chapter titled "Cruelty And The Beast." To support this album Cradle Of Filth have been doing extensive tours. Recently the band released a limited edition of "Cruelty And The Beast" in shape of celtic cross, which has been already banned in France due to the gore pictures of the band. There are other editions of "Cruelty And The Beast," which contain the covers "Sodomy And Lust" (Sodom), "Black Metal" (Venom) & "Hallowed Be Thy Name" (Iron Maiden, plus a new version of "Lustmord And Wargasm" and a techno remix called "Twisting Further Nails." This year was no exception and Cradle Of Filth had more problems due to their infamous t-shirts, and even they were arrested in the Vatican. Let�s see what will happen with Cradle Of Filth in 1999... time shall tell...
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